Language convergence refers to the process by which two or more languages come into contact and begin to influence each other, resulting in the adoption of certain features from one language into the other.

Biological evolution is not a factor that directly influences language change. Language change is primarily driven by social, cultural, and historical factors.

The Sapir-Whorf Hypothesis proposes that the structure of a language can influence the way its speakers perceive and interpret the world around them.

Language death refers to the process by which a language loses its speakers and ceases to be used as a means of communication within a community.

Lingua Franca refers to a language that is adopted as a common means of communication between people from different language backgrounds.

Promoting the use of an endangered language in government and official settings is not a common strategy for language preservation, as it often requires significant political and societal changes.

Cultural relativism recognizes that different cultures have their own unique values, beliefs, and practices, and that these should be respected and understood in their own context.

Creole languages are not always mutually intelligible with the languages they derive from, as they often develop unique grammatical structures and vocabulary.

Code-switching involves the use of two or more languages in a single conversation, often reflecting the speaker's multilingual background or the social context.

Multilingualism is generally associated with cognitive benefits and improved language learning abilities, not difficulty in learning new languages.

Linguistic imperialism involves the imposition of one language over others, often through political, economic, or cultural dominance.

Increased opportunities for cultural exchange are not typically a challenge faced by minority language communities.

Linguistic landscape refers to the distribution of languages in a given area, including the use of different languages in public spaces, signage, and media.

Imposing restrictions on the use of certain languages is not a common strategy for promoting linguistic diversity, as it can lead to language discrimination and marginalization.

Language ideology refers to the beliefs and attitudes that people hold about language, including their perceptions of its value, status, and appropriate use.